Everyone has heard of the famous series Games of Thrones and of course, its incredible dragons, probably the fantastic characters most popular in the series. We know that winter is coming, for that reason, in this new article on our site we are going to talk about what are the name of the dragons in Game of Thrones, but not only that, we will also offer you some important details about his appearance and character or about his appearances in the series
Learn more about the dragons of Daenerys Targaryen, also known as Daenerys of the Storm, the first of her name, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and of the First Men, Mistress of the Seven Kingdoms, She Who Burns Not, Breaker of Chains, Mother of Dragons, Khalessi of the Great Sea of Grass, Protector of the Realm, Lady of Dragonstone:
Summary of the history of the Targaryens
But before we talk about dragons, let's talk a bit about the Game of Thrones universe:
Daenerys is a member of the Targaryan family whose ancestors, many years ago, conquered Westeros with the power of dragonfire. They were the first to unite the seven kingdoms, which had always been at war with each other.
The Targaryen family ruled the seven kingdoms for centuries, until the birth of the Mad King, who, obsessed with fire He burned anyone who contradicted him. This one was assassinated by Jaime Lannister during a rebellion organized by Robert Baratheon, and since then he was known as "the kingslayer".
Daenerys, from the beginning, was forced to live in exile in the western lands, until her brother married her to a Dothraki chief, the mighty Khal Drogo To celebrate this promising union, a we althy merchant gives the new queen three dragon eggs.
After many adventures in the Khalasar, Daenerys places the eggs in a bonfire and enters as well, as she is immune to fire. In this way, the three dagons are born.
DROGON
- Character and Appearance: He is the largest, strongest, and most independent of Daenerys's three dragons. His name, Drogon, honors the memory of Daenerys' deceased husband, Khal Drogo. Her scales are completely black, but she has a red crest. He is the most aggressive of the three
- Drogon's appearances in the series: he is Daenerys's favorite dragonand the one that appears the most in the series. In season two, she discovers with Drogon that the word "Dracarys" causes her to breathe fire. In season four Drogon kills a girl and makes the three dragons spend a long time chained in Mereen's cellars. In Season 5 Drogon saves Daenerys from the battle in Daznack Pit. He is also present when Daenerys convinces the Dothraki army to join her. Already in season seven, Drogon serves as a mount for Daenerys to get the spoils of war that the Lannisters take to King's Landing. He also participates in therescue of John Snow beyond the wall. In season 8 he actively participates in the final battle against the white walkers along with Rhaegal and faces Viserion. She then heads south and, at the fall of King's Landing, Drogonburns down the entire city at Daenerys' request
VISERION
- Character and Appearance: Viserion is named after Daenerys's other brother, Viserys Targaryen. He has cream-colored scales and some parts of his body, such as his crest, are golden. Still, he is sometimes referred to as "the white dragon". One theory suggests that his name will bring bad luck to the Targaryens, but he is certainly the most affectionate and calm dragon of the three.
- Viserion's appearances in the series: in the second season Viserion appears together with his two brothers in the cage that transports Daenerys to Quarth. In season six, during the disappearance of Daenerys, we can see him chained and starving, that's when Thyrion Lannister decides to free him In season seven, along with his two brothers, helps Jon Snow save his life from the white walkers, but unfortunately the Night King plunges an ice spear into his heart and dies instantly. Later he is resurrected by the Night King and becomes part of the army of the white walkersHe dies in the third episode of the eighth season, in which he fights against his brothers, when Arya kills the king of the night.
RHAEGAL
- Character and Appearance: Rhaegal is named after Daenerys' other deceased brother, Rhaegal Targaryen. His scales are green and bronze. He is probably the calmest of the three dragons and is smaller than Drogon.
- Rhaegal's appearances in the series: In the second season Rhaegal appears with his brothers in the small cage that transports Daenerys to Qarth. In season six, during Daenerys' disappearance, he and Viserion are freed by Thyrion Lannister. In season seven he reappears when help Jhon Snow to save his life from the white walkers and in another scene we can see a very special moment between him and the "false enough". Already in the eighth season, Rheagal participates in the final battle against the white walkers along with Drogon, carrying John on his back. Heading south, just before the fall of King's Landing, Rhaegal is pierced by two arrows in the ambush of Euron Greyjoy, one to the heart and one to the in the neck. He eventually falls into the sea, lifeless.
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